Google Drive Files Can Be Attached in Gmail as Files, Not Just Links

Now, you’re free to attach the files directly. But it’s a welcome change for those times you oughta give out individual copies. Progress: Gmail users can attach Google Drive files, not links, in emails now| Ghacks

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 36 words · Charles Boyd

Hit the Open Road with These Road Trip Wallpapers

Remember, we’re now requesting your participation in the Wallpaper Wednesday series!

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 11 words · Kimberly Jones

How to Future Proof Your Career with the Skills That Matter

Focus on Market-Driven Skills The market determines which skills will be valuable now and in the future. For example, right now there’s great demand for software developers, but a limited supply. Future-proofed skills can either be essentials (e.g., health, security, utilities, etc.) One last caveat before moving on: Naturally, you have to be suited for that skillset. Ideally, you’d like it. At worst, you should be better than average within a year of learning....

December 17, 2014 · 2 min · 283 words · Robert Graves

How to Stop Making Excuses and Finally Get Your Finances in Order

During my second and third years in college, I made some poor decisions regarding which classes to take. I took out a big enough loan to cover tuition, but then I found myself at a crossroads. How much more do I need? My response should have been to get the smallest loan possible. Instead, I got myself a rather hefty one. I excused this, arguing that it would somehow cost me more to move to a smaller apartment....

December 17, 2014 · 6 min · 1125 words · Aaron Bailey

IFTTT for Android Gets New Look, a Bunch More Channels

Android: IFTTT for Android isjust as awesomeas itsweb-based counterpart. Today it gets even better with an updated design, plus a couple dozen new channels. The meat of the update are the new channels including Lifehacker reader favorites likeTodoistorSlice. There are plenty more, so be sure to check out the change log. IFTTT| Google Play Store viaAndroid Police

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 57 words · Sabrina Mendez

Make Fluffier Biscuits with Frozen, Grated Butter

Simply grate the frozen butter directly into your biscuit dough before you add the wet ingredients. The frozen butter will “pop” during baking and add air, making the biscuits fluffier. How to Make Biscuits with Grated Butter| Food+Wine (YouTube)

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 39 words · Bruce Davenport

Most Popular Car Comparison Site: Edmunds

When you’re shopping for a new or used vehicle, it helps to do your homework. Now we’re back to highlight your favorite. Ever popular and ever informative,Edmundstook the top spot with close to 41% of the overall vote. The Hive Five is based on reader nominations. We understand it’s a bit of a popularity contest. Have a suggestion for the Hive Five? Send us an email at[email protected]!

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 68 words · Jasmine Anderson

The Easy Way to Frame a Wall 16 Inches on Center

When you build a wall, the studs should be spaced equidistant from each other. This standard is necessary because building materials are designed to fit that space. For example, insulation and medicine cabinets will only fit into a 16 inch layout. This uniform distance also makes it easier tolocate wall studswhen hanging mirrors or cabinets. You need a framing square, measuring tape and pencil to measure and mark your distances accurately....

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 124 words · Joshua Mills

The Proper Way to Make Your Bed, the Navy SEAL Way

If you want to pass military inspection, you could even use a measuring stick!

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 14 words · Christopher Williamson

This Infographic is a Cheat Sheet For Clever Microwave Uses

We might forget occasionally how powerful microwaves are. Not only can they heat food quickly, but they’re useful for a variety of other tasks. This graphic shows you several examples of both. The graphic should be handy for getting some ideas you might not have thought of, though. Microwave Hacks for Daily Life| Part Select viaMakeUseOf

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 56 words · Katherine Krause

Zenlist Is a Simple Web-based To-Do List That Helps You Prioritize

Web: To-do lists have a nasty tendency to expand infinitely. It’s crucial toprioritize your tasks every dayto make the most of your limited time and energy. (For tasks of different sizes, you’re free to try the1-3-5 rule.) This is still an early version of Zenlist. If you’re a Chrome user that likes Zenlist, have a look atDayboard.

December 17, 2014 · 1 min · 57 words · Shane Macdonald

BookBub Now Alerts You When Your Favorite Author Has a Book on Sale

Hit the link below to check it out.

December 16, 2014 · 1 min · 8 words · Corey Hernandez

Career Spotlight: What I Do as a Digital Product Designer

An ocean of thought is put into such design decisions by user interface and product designers. What drove you to choose your career path? How did you go about getting your job? What kind of education and experience did you need? It was a new experience that many people lovedKarma was actually acquired by Facebook shortly after it launched. Did you need any licenses or certifications? Nowadays in design, your portfolio and experience tend to matter more than your educational pedigree....

December 16, 2014 · 3 min · 440 words · Kenneth Alexander